WESTBURY’S League of Friends is continuing to fund the town’s own hearing aid repair clinic and is encouraging local people to use the service.
Volunteer Joey Blackburn, together with her hearing dog, Jody, runs the clinic on the second and fourth Fridays of every month from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Chair of the League of Friends (LOF), Erica Wason said, “Having a hearing aid repair clinic at the White Horse Health Centre means patients don’t have to make the long journey to the RUH when a simple repair can be done locally.
“Joey has been volunteering with the RUH Audiology for more than 20 years and has regular training and updates on new hearing aid equipment.
“At the Westbury clinic Joey provides routine care, maintenance and repair of hearing aids, which includes retubing, replacing parts, cleaning and checking the working and the fit of the aids.
“Often, patients don’t appreciate how much their hearing aids can do for them. Joey can advise and help with problems and can refer to GPs or to the audiologist if necessary
“There is a wealth of information about devices such as TV, telephones, microphones and other equipment, which can make life a great deal easier for people with aids, and Joey will advise when they attend the clinic.
“The LOF has been supporting the hearing aid clinic for the past two years and plans to continue supporting this much-needed service.
“We are very appreciative of Joey giving up her free time to run this excellent clinic for the benefit of the community.”
